Mercury Marquis 1977

Model Marquis made in 1977 by Mercury got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
77V140000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1977 to 08/01/1977V (Vehicle)900011/18/1977MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/13/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. this may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column.consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result.note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/21/19961
 Brake failed, causing accident/loss of control.(ohio state police report) *sd